News: Jimenez has been given an invitation to spring training as a non-roster invitee, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Impact: Jimenez, who cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier this week, had a 1.69 ERA in 16 appearances with the Phillies last season. He'll compete for a bullpen job this spring.

Impact: Jimenez was designated for assignment on Jan. 29 when the Phillies signed Chad Billingsley. He will be a non-roster invitee at spring training.

Rotowire: Jan 29 / 4:18p ET

News: Jimenez was designated for assignment Thursday evening.

Impact: Jimenez was DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster for Chad Billingsley, who the Phillies signed to a one-year contract Thursday. Jimenez only made 16 of his 56 appearances in the majors last season, and while he posted a 1.69 ERA, his 8:7 K:BB was far from encouraging. At best, he'll land a spot at the back of Philadelphia's bullpen.